Stemmed Kentucky Fire-Cured Light Air-Cured Tobacco from Japan
Partly wholly stemmed, threshed light fire-cured tobacco from Kentucky, suitable for rolling tobacco or plug chewing products excluding cigarettes. This matches HTS 2401.20.83.35 for its curing type, processing, origin, and specified end use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use phytosanitary certificates to address tobacco-specific agricultural import rules and pest concerns
• Avoid quota exhaustion by diversifying sources; Canada/Israel/Mexico exempt per U.S. notes
• Document non-cigarette intent early; CBP may require bonds for end-use verification